Drum Item Number: Ae61 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cylinder-shaped wooden drum, partially hollowed out. Two rectangular cut slits are notched along the circumference of each end. Two diamond-shaped extensions, possible handles. Burnt designs in circular and paddle shapes on body and extensions, burnt outlining at slits and ends. Roughly finished.
History Of Use
African slit drums are percussion instruments often devoted to making speech-like sounds, for signalling purposes, therefore called 'talking drums'.
Cultural Context
Probably made for sale.
Item History
- Made in Cameroon
- Collected before 1980
- Owned by E. M. Von Kaldenberg before July 28, 1980
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and E. M. Von Kaldenberg (Seller) on July 28, 1980
What
Who
- Culture
- Central African
- Previous Owner
- E. M. Von Kaldenberg
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and E. M. Von Kaldenberg (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cameroon
When
- Collection Date
- before 1980
- Ownership Date
- before July 28, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on July 28, 1980
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0640/0025 a